SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD Thursday, August 21, 2014 9:30 A.M. Camillus House 1603 NW 7th Avenue, 3rd Floor Miami, Florida 33136 AGENDA 1. Call to Order and Introductions 2. Approval of Meeting Minutes a. June 19, 2014 3. Chairman’s Report 4. Executive Directors’ Report a. Legislative Update b. Community Partnership – United Way of Miami-Dade Strategic Plan Presentation 5. Executive Committee a. Information – Financial Reports i. May 2014 ii. June 2014 b. Information – Cash Reconciliations i. June 2014 ii. July 2014 c. Recommendation as to Approval to Accept Wagner-Peyser PY 13-14 Performance Incentives d. Recommendation as to Approval to Accept and Allocate Supplemental SNAP Funds e. Recommendation as to Approval to Renewal of UNIDAD In-School Youth Contract for three months and Release an In-School Youth Program RFP. 6. Nominating Committee
b. Community Partnership – United Way of Miami-Dade Strategic Plan Presentation
5. Executive Committee
a. Information – Financial Reports
i. May 2014
ii. June 2014
b. Information – Cash Reconciliations i. June 2014
ii. July 2014
c. Recommendation as to Approval to Accept Wagner-Peyser PY 13-14 Performance Incentives
d. Recommendation as to Approval to Accept and Allocate Supplemental SNAP Funds
e. Recommendation as to Approval to Renewal of UNIDAD In-School Youth Contract for three months and Release an In-School Youth Program RFP.
6. Nominating Committee
7. Youth Council
a. Recommendation as to Approval to Allocate Funding to Miami-Dade College – Take Stock in Children Scholarship Program
b. Recommendation as to Approval to Allocate Funding to the Future Banker’s Training Program
c. Recommendation as to Approval to Allocate Funding to the City of Key West Fire Academy Training Program
d. Recommendation as to Approval to Allocate Funding to the National Flight Academy
8. Workforce System Improvement Committee
a. Information – Refugee Employment and Training Program Performance Overview
b. Information – Refugee Employment and Training Program Balanced Scorecard Update
c. Information – Workforce Services Regional Performance Overview
d. Information – Workforce Services Balanced Scorecard Job Placements Update
9. Economic Development & Industry Sector Committee
a. Information – Consumer Report Card Update
b. Recommendation as to Approval of Allocate Funds for Construction Introduction Program
c. Recommendation as to Approval of New Training Vendors and Programs
d. Recommendation as to Approval of Allocate Funds for Hospitality Certification and Training Program
e. Recommendation as to Approval of Allocate Funds for Culinary Skills Training Program
f. Recommendation as to Approval of Allocate Funds for Entrepreneurial Training Program
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SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 2A
AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: MEETING MINUTES
DATE: August 21, 2014 at 9:30AM
Doubletree by Hilton Miami Airport Hotel –
Convention Center, 2nd floor
711 NW 72nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33126
SFWIB MEMBERS IN
ATTENDANCE
1. West, Alvin,
Chairperson
2. Piedra, Obdulio, Vice-
Chairperson
3. Adrover, Bernardo
4. Brecheisen, Bruce
5. Bridges, Jeff
6. Brown, Clarence
7. Chi, Joe
8. Clayton, Lovey
9. Datorre, Roberto
10. del Valle, Juan-Carlos
11. DuBois, Victoria (non-
voting)
12. Ferradaz, Gilda
13. Fils-Aime, Sr., Daniel
14. Garza, Maria
15. Gazitua, Luis
16. Gibson, Charles
17. Huston, Albert Jr.
18. Jordan, Barbara
19. Manning, Anne
20. Montoya, Rolando
21. Perez, Andre
22. Rod, Denis
23. Roth, Thomas
24. Scott, Kenneth
25. Talbert, Gregg
26. Walker, Wanda
27. Zewadski-Bricker,
Edith
SFWIB MEMBERS NOT IN
ATTENDANCE
28. Arboleda, Carlos J.
29. Carpenter, Willie
30. Diggs, Bill
31. Ludwig, Philipp
32. Manrique, Carlos
33. Regueiro, Maria C
34. Russo, Monica
35. Socorro, Ivonne
SFW STAFF
Beasley, Rick
Almagro, Olivia
Almonte, Ivan
Alonso, Gus
Butkowski, Dennis
Garcia, Christine
Gomez, Maria
Gonzalez, Frances
Hernandez, Juan
Jean-Baptiste, Antoinette
Kavehersi, Cheri
Morgan, Myria
Quinones, Dulce
Smith, Marian
Assistant County
Attorney
Michael Mastrucci
SFWIB Meeting Minutes
June 19, 2014
Page 3
Agenda items are displayed in the order in which they were discussed.
ATHER ATTENDEES
Acedo, Maleidy – Youth Co-Op, Inc.
Allison, Carshena – TBCA Watson Rice, LLP
Atterbeary, K – KRA Corporation
Banks , Theron – Greater Miami Service Corp.
Barroso, Lupe – Cuban National Council, Inc.
Battle, Jorge – Arbor E&T
Beatriz, Gavira – SER Jobs for Progress
Brown, Delphine – Youth Co-Op, Inc.
Buttacavou, Jose – Community Coalition
Cambromme, Robert – Youth Co-Op, Inc.
Carrillo, Carlos – ABC
Cepeda, Margarita – UNIDAD of Miami Beach
Collazo, J – City of Hialeah
Coleman, Carol – CBT College
Costas, Jorge – Youth Co-Op, Inc.
Cruzs, Teresa – Youth Co-Op, Inc.
Donovan, Delvin – UNIDAD of Miami Beach
Dorsette, Debbie – Greater Miami Service Corp.
Farinas, Irene – Adult Mankind Organization
Faughaner, Maria – NPTI
Flores, Oscar – American Advance Technology
Institute
Frances, Marcos – Transition, Inc.
Garcia, Sary – UNIDAD of Miami Beach
Gilbert, David – City of Miami
Girnun, Arnie – New Horizons
Gonzalez, Ana – City of Hialeah
Gutierrez, Hope – Total International Career Institute
Lightburn, Ray – Cuban National Council
Malony, Arnold – Arbor E&T, Rescare
Perez – Boroto , Connie - Youth Co-Op, Inc.
Quirros, Vivian – Sullivan & Cogliano
Rauzin, Alan – Transition, Inc.
Raymond, Adrian – UNIDAD of Miami Beach
Roberts, Darrell - FAA
Rodances, Carlos – New Horizons, Inc.
Rodriguez, Maria – Youth Co-Op, Inc.
Rodriguez, Tania – Academy South Florida
Scott, Don – KRC Corporation
Someillan, Ana – Adult Mankind Organization, Inc.
St. Fleur – The Academy of South Florida
St. Jean, Donard – Dade Institute Technology
Subirana, Maria – City of Hialeah
Tasanna, Arthur – Total International Career Institute
Thompkins, Ronald – Watson Rice
Thomson, Nancy – Rescare
Tucker, David – Transition, Inc.
Valle, Gabriela – Cuban National Council
Velez, Paulina – Youth Co-Op, Inc.
Porro, William – City of Miami
Vincent, Yanithe – Hebron Technical Institute
Williams, Rozalia – Student Life Matters
SFWIB Meeting Minutes
June 19, 2014
Page 4
1. Call to Order and Introductions
SFWIB Chairman, Alvin West called the meeting to order at 9:31a.m., began with introductions and
noted that a quorum of members had been achieved.
2.a. Approval of SFWIB Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2014
2.b. Approval of SFWIB Meeting Minutes of April 24, 2014
Mr. Joe Chi moved the approval of February 27, 2014 and April 24, 2014 meeting minutes. Motion
seconded by Mr. Bernardo Adrover. Motion Passed Unanimously
4. Executive Director’s Report
Executive Director Rick Beasley presented his report and each member received a copy. The report
contained information regarding; (1) Federal – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIA
Reauthorization); (2) State – Employer Penetration Rate Incentives.
No further questions or discussions.
5.a. Information – Financial Reports
5a.i April 2014
Chairman West introduced the item and Mr. Beasley further discussed. He reviewed with the Board the
accompanying notes to the financial report (unaudited) for the period of July 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014:
SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD DATE: 8/21/2014 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 5AI AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: MAY 2014 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AGENDA ITEM TYPE: INFORMATION RECOMMENDATION: N/A STRATEGIC GOAL: Strong, Timely Reporting Standards for End User Customers and Providers of Services STRATEGIC PROJECT: Raise the Bar/ One-Stop Performance Consistency BACKGROUND: Per the amended SFWIB By-Laws approved at the Board’s January 5, 2012 meeting, the Executive Committee subsumes the role of the Finance Committee. Accordingly, the attached un-audited financial report for the month of June 2014 are being presented to the Executive Committee. FUNDING: N/A PERFORMANCE: N/A ATTACHMENT
SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD DATE: 8/21/2014 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 5A2 AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: JUNE 2014 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AGENDA ITEM TYPE: INFORMATION RECOMMENDATION: N/A STRATEGIC GOAL: Strong, Timely Reporting Standards for End User Customers and Providers of Services STRATEGIC PROJECT: Raise the Bar/ One-Stop Performance Consistency BACKGROUND: Per the amended SFWIB By-Laws approved at the Board’s January 5, 2012 meeting, the Executive Committee subsumes the role of the Finance Committee. Accordingly, the attached un-audited financial report for the month of June 2014 are being presented to the Executive Committee. FUNDING: N/A PERFORMANCE: N/A ATTACHMENT
SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD DATE: 8/21/2014 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 5B1 AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: JUNE BANK RECONCILIATION AGENDA ITEM TYPE: INFORMATION RECOMMENDATION: N/A STRATEGIC GOAL: Strong, Timely Reporting Standards for End User Customers and Providers of Services STRATEGIC PROJECT: Raise the Bar/ One-Stop Performance Consistency BACKGROUND: Based on the Internal Control Procedures recommended by the State, the Finance Committee at its April 2, 2009, meeting requested a monthly cash reconciliation report be provided to it. Per the amended SFWIB By-Laws approved at the Board’s January 5, 2012, meeting, the Executive Committee subsumes the role of the Finance Committee. Accordingly, the reconciliation report for June 2014 is being presented to the Executive Committee. FUNDING: N/A PERFORMANCE: N/A ATTACHMENT
SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD DATE: 8/21/2014 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 5B2 AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: JULY BANK RECONCILIATION AGENDA ITEM TYPE: INFORMATION RECOMMENDATION: N/A STRATEGIC GOAL: Strong, Timely Reporting Standards for End User Customers and Providers of Services STRATEGIC PROJECT: Raise the Bar/ One-Stop Performance Consistency BACKGROUND: Based on the Internal Control Procedures recommended by the State, the Finance Committee at its April 2, 2009, meeting requested a monthly cash reconciliation report be provided to it. Per the amended SFWIB By-Laws approved at the Board’s January 5, 2012, meeting, the Executive Committee subsumes the role of the Finance Committee. Accordingly, the reconciliation report for July 2014 is being presented to the Executive Committee. FUNDING: N/A PERFORMANCE: N/A ATTACHMENT
SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD DATE: 8/21/2014 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 5C AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF WP PROGRAM FUNDS AGENDA ITEM TYPE: APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION: The Executive Committee recommend to the Board the approval to accept $183,072 in WP program funds, as set forth below. STRATEGIC GOAL: Strong, Timely Reporting Standards for End User Customers and Providers of Services STRATEGIC PROJECT: Raise the Bar/ One-Stop Performance Consistency BACKGROUND: On June 18, 2014, the SFWIB received a Notice of Funding Award (NFA) from the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for an award of $183,072 in WP Performance Incentive funds. These funds are for use in a manner consistent with the Wagner Peyser PY 2013 Annual Agreement between USDOL and DEO. Staff recommends acceptance of these supplemental funds. FUNDING: Wagner-Peyser PERFORMANCE: N/A NO ATTACHMENT
SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD DATE: 8/21/2014 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 5D AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE AND ALLOCATION OF SNAP PROGRAM FUNDS AGENDA ITEM TYPE: APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION: The Executive Committee recommends to the Board the approval to accept and allocate $11,666 in SNAP program funds, as set forth below. STRATEGIC GOAL: Strong, Timely Reporting Standards for End User Customers and Providers of Services STRATEGIC PROJECT: Raise the Bar/ One-Stop Performance Consistency BACKGROUND: On July 1, 2014, the SFWIB received a Notice of Funding Award (NFA) from the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for an award of $11,666 in supplemental Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds. These funds are for use in a manner consistent with the TANF program objectives and expenditure guidelines. Staff recommned acceptance and allocation of these supplemental funds as set forth in the attachment. FUNDING: SNAP PERFORMANCE: N/A ATTACHMENT
ALLOCATION AMMOUNTS
Career CentersCarol City 837$ Career Center - Hialeah 804$ Homestead 616$ Little Havana 784$ Miami Beach 500$ North Miami Beach 956$ Northside 1,164$ Perrine 855$ West Dade 1,094$ City of Miami 652$ City of South Miami 173$ Opa Locka 415$
Total Miami Dade County 8,850$ Monroe County 635$
Total Providers 9,485$ SFWIB HQ 1,406$ SFWIB Facilty Costs 775$
Total Allocation 11,666$
Supplemental SNAP Fuding
SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
DATE: 8/21/2014
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 5E
AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF UNIDAD IN-SCHOOL YOUTH CONTRACT FOR THREE
MONTHS AND RELEASE OF AN IN-SCHOOL YOUTH PROGRAM REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: APPROVAL
RECOMMENDATION: The Executive Committee to recommend to the Board the following actions:
1. The ratification of a three month contract for UNIDAD of Miami Beach to provide services for the In-School
Youth Program from July 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014.
2. Authorizing staff to release an In-School Youth Program RFP.
STRATEGIC GOAL: Dedicated Commitment to Youth Participation in the 21st Century Economy and State
Leader in Collaborative Partnerships
STRATEGIC PROJECT: The Age 14 to 24 Agenda
BACKGROUND:
The SFWIB at its February 27, 2014 meeting approved authorizing staff to release a Request for Proposal (RFP)
for Program Year 2014-2015 for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Employment and Training Services.
A youth services RFP was released on April 21, 2014. A total of seven In-School Youth Proposals were received
by the May 30, 2014, deadline. Staff reviewed the submitted proposals based on the criteria detailed in the RFP.
A publicly noticed Proposal Review Session was held on June 11, 2014 wherein respondents’ preliminary scores
were disclosed.
A total of four respondents met the 80-point threshold for providing in-school youth services. Staff recommended
awarding contracts to those respondents who satisfied the required 80-point threshold. UNIDAD of Miami Beach
did not meet the required threshold of 80-points.
Staff recommends to the Executive Committee (1) the ratification of a three month contract (7/1/14 to 9/30/14) for
UNIDAD of Miami Beach, in order to continue providing uninterrupted services to youth participants, staff to
review participant files, determine which participant files should exit the program, which participants case files
should be transferred, and (2) release a Request for Proposal for In-School Youth Program services from October
1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.
FUNDING: Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
PERFORMANCE: N/A
NO ATTACHMENT
SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD DATE: 8/21/2014 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 7A AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (TSIC) AGENDA ITEM TYPE: APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION: The Youth Council to recommend to the Board the approval to allocate an amount not to exceed $125,000 in Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) funds for Miami-Dade College – Take Stock in Children Scholarship Program (TSIC) to support program costs. STRATEGIC GOAL: Dedicated Commitment to Youth Participation in the 21st Century Economy; Celebrated Benchmark Leader in Best Practices; and State Leader in Collaborative Partnerships STRATEGIC PROJECT: The Age 14 to 24 Agenda BACKGROUND: At the June 19, 2014 SFWIB meeting, the Board approved funding to support the purchase of TSIC Scholarships before the end of the June 30, 2014 program year. On May 1, 2014, the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) notified SFWIB that unlike prior years CareerSource Florida would not certify forward Welfare Transition (TANF) funds for any purpose other than liquidating obligations that exist at June 30, 2014. Accordingly, SFWIB would not be able to carry forward $400,000 in projected unexpended funding remaining at June 30, 2014. To minimize the amount of funds that would revert to DEO, because of the change in policy, the Board approved the allocation of unexpended TANF funds as set forth below: Talent Development Scholarships: Take Stock in Children $200,000 5000 Role Models $100,000 Mexican American Council $ 50,000 Big Brother Big Sisters $ 50,000 The scholarship program is managed by Miami-Dade College, which serves as the administrator, program, and fiscal agent for the above organizations. Program costs for TSIC includes: 2 full time student advocates, 1 database specialist, fringe benefits, professional services, year end event, office supplies, student books and supplies, office reproduction, and local travel.
In following the procurement process of Miami-Dade County, Administrative Order No: 3-38, it is recommended that SFWIB waive the competitive procurement as it is recommneded by the Executive Director that this is in the best interest of SFWIB. A two thirds (2/3) vote of the quorom is required to waive the competitive procurement process, and award Miami-Dade College an allocation not to exceed $125,000 in Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) funds to support the Take Stock in Children's program costs. FUNDING: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) PERFORMANCE: N/A NO ATTACHMENT
SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD DATE: 8/21/2014 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 7B AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: FUTURE BANKER'S TRAINING PROGRAM AGENDA ITEM TYPE: APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION: The Youth Council recommend to the Board the approval to allocate funding in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for the period covering September 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 to support the Miami-Dade College Future Banker's Training Program. STRATEGIC GOAL: Dedicated Commitment to Youth Participation in the 21st Century Economy; Celebrated Benchmark Leader in Best Practices; and State Leader in Collaborative Partnerships STRATEGIC PROJECT: The Age 14 to 24 Agenda BACKGROUND: The Future Banker’s Training Program is designed to motivate and tap into the talent of minority students from low-income areas, providing them a promising career path in the financial services industry. Upon completing the program, students are eligible to receive the American Banker’s Association (ABA) and American Institute of Banking (AIB) Bank Teller Certificates. Students who graduate high school are eligible for Miami-Dade College’s Vocational Certificate, allowing them to work toward the AS Degree in Financial Services. Students also participate in industry internships with partnering financial institutions. The Future Banker's Training Program partners with the Cuban National Council Youth Program (CNC) to facilitate recruiting and enrolling youth in the program. With matching program dollars from banking institutions, the Future Banker's Training Program for Program Year 2013-2014 provided program services to 45 students: 45 juniors enrolled in the program 45 completed 150 hours of classroom instructuions 45 participated in internships 45 received the ABA Bank Teller Certification 15 financial institutuions provided internships 7 high schools participated in the program
In following the procurement process of Miami-Dade County Administrative Order No. 3-38, it is recommended that SFWIB waive the competitive procurement as it is recommended by the Executive Director that this is in the best interest of SFWIB. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the quorum present is required to waive the competitive procurement process and award to Miami-Dade College an allocation not to exceed $50,000 in Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth funds to provide the Future Banker’s Program. FUNDING: Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Funding PERFORMANCE: Enrollment and program services for school year 2014-2015: 22 students enrolled in program 22 students receive Bank Teller Certificate/ABA Certificate 22 students receive internships NO ATTACHMENT
SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD DATE: 8/21/2014 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 7C AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: KEY WEST FIRE ACADEMY TRAINING PROGRAM AGENDA ITEM TYPE: APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION: The Youth Council recommend to the Board to allocate funding in the amount not to exceed $35,000 for the period of September 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 to support the City of Key West Fire Academy Training Program. STRATEGIC GOAL: Dedicated Commitment to Youth Participation in the 21st Century Economy; Celebrated Benchmark Leader in Best Practices; and State Leader in Collaborative Partnerships STRATEGIC PROJECT: The Age 14 to 24 Agenda BACKGROUND: The Key West Fire Department in coordination with Key West High School developed a Fire Academy Program to provide instructions to junior and senior students attending Key West High School with the goal of facilitating the students to become Fire Fighter One Level and First Responders. Key West Fire Department partners with the Youth Co-Op, Inc. Youth Program to facilitate recruiting and enrolling students in the program. The Fire Academy targets and prepares high school students to work in the public safety industry in Key West and Monroe County. The goal of the Key West Fire Department is to develop employees who will spend their entire career with the Key West Fire Department as valuable hard working men and women. The Key West Fire Department for Program Year 2013-2014 provided enrollment and orientation services to ten students: 8 of the students completed the program 2 of the student completed the EMS Training 6 of the students (seniors) received a high school diploma (other 4 students are under classmen) 4 of the students will obtain Firefighter One Certification (other students will obtain once 18 years of age) 8 past students are currently employed with Key West Fire Department as Firefighters In following the procurement process of Miami-Dade County Administrative Order No. 3-38, it is recommended that SFWIB waive the competitive procurement as it is recommended by the Executive Director that this is in the best interest of SFWIB. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the quorum present is required to waive the competitive procurement process and award to the Key West Fire Department an allocation not to exceed $35,000 in Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth funds.
FUNDING: Workforce Investment Act (WIA) PERFORMANCE: Enrollment and program services for school year 2014-2015: 15 students (10,11 and 12th graders) 12 complete all program requirements 4 seniors attain Firefighter One Cetification NO ATTACHMENT
SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD DATE: 8/21/2014 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 7D AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: THE NATIONAL FLIGHT ACADEMY – EXPLORE AMBITION PROGRAM AGENDA ITEM TYPE: APPROVAL RECOMMENDATION: The Youth Council to recommend to the Board the approval to allocate funding in an amount not to exceed $200,000 in Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program funding to support the National Flight Academy Program. STRATEGIC GOAL: Dedicated Commitment to Youth Participation in the 21st Century Economy; Celebrated Benchmark Leader in Best Practices; and State Leader in Collaborative Partnerships STRATEGIC PROJECT: The Age 14 to 24 Agenda BACKGROUND: Through the dedication and funding of the South Florida Workforce Investment Board (SFWIB), high school students have immersed themselves in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning through the National Flight Academy – Explore Ambition Program (NFA) for the the past two program years 2012-2013 and 2013-2014. Funding covers the costs for tuition, classroom materials, t-shirts, room and board on the naval base, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks), 24 hour security, field trips and academics for students to participate in STEM disciplines through the NFA Aviation Program. In following the procurement process of Miami-Dade County Administrative Order No. 3-38, it is recommended that SFWIB waive competitive procurement as it is recommended by the Executive Director that this is in the best interest of SFWIB. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the quorum present is required to waive the competitive procurement process and award to the National Flight Academy an allocation not to exceed $200,000 in Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) funds to provide the STEM Aviation Program. FUNDING: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) PERFORMANCE: Introduce and expose high school students to STEM disciplines NO ATTACHMENT
SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
DATE: 8/21/2014
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 8A
AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: REFUGEE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: INFORMATION
RECOMMENDATION: N/A
STRATEGIC GOAL: Strong, Timely Reporting Standards for End User Customers and Providers of Services
STRATEGIC PROJECT: Raise the Bar One-Stop Performance and Consistency BACKGROUND:
For Program Year (PY) 2013-14, the Refugee Employment and Training (RET) Program Contractors, from October 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014, assisted in placing into employment a total of 5,827 refugee job seekers compared to 4,941 for the same period last Program Year (PY). This is a 17 percent increase over the previous year. For the RET Program, the Year-to-Date (YTD) performance statistics reveal the following: 13,936 refugee job seekers enrolled in the RET Program; 3,432 refugees are still working after 90 days of hire; 2,627 refugees are still working after 180 days of hire; and 2,312 refugees are receiving health benefits through the employer. Overall, the statistics above show the region’s placements have increased compared to the same period last PY. The region’s RET Program Contractors and SFWIB staff continue to work diligently through the efforts of the Performance Improvement Team (PIT) to enhance the quality of services offered to refugee job seekers and improve the overall performance.
FUNDING: N/A
PERFORMANCE: N/A NO ATTACHMENT
SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
DATE: 8/21/2014
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 8B
AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: REFUGEE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM BALANCED SCORECARD UPDATE
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: INFORMATION
RECOMMENDATION: N/A
STRATEGIC GOAL: Strong, Timely Reporting Standards for End User Customers and Providers of Services
STRATEGIC PROJECT: Raise the Bar One-Stop Performance and Consistency BACKGROUND:
The Refugee Employment and Training (RET) Balanced Scorecard measures the performance of RET Service Contractors and is attached for the month of July 2014. The RET Services Contractors Performance Summary for the same period is attached. The summary shows that 9 of 9 Contractors are meeting or exceeding 65 percent of the PY 2013-14 performance measures.
FUNDING: N/A
PERFORMANCE: N/A ATTACHMENT
RET Services Contractors
# of
Performance
Measures
Standards Met
*
# of
Performance
Measures
% of
Performance
Measures
Standards Met
Adults Mankind Organization, Inc. 4 4 100%
Arbor E & T, LLC 4 4 100%
Cuban American National Council, Inc. 4 4 100%
Community Coalition, Inc. 3 4 75%
City of Hialeah 3 4 75%
Lutheran Services of Florida, Inc. 4 4 100%
Miami Beach Latin Chamber of Commerce,
Inc.3 4 75%
UNIDAD of Miami Beach, Inc. 3 4 75%
Youth Co-Op, Inc. 4 4 100%
RET SERVICES CONTRACTORS PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
* Performance Measures: Entered Employment Rate (EER) and EER Less Than a Year (LTY) are not
STRATEGIC GOAL: (1) Premier National Provider of Employment and Career Training
STRATEGIC PROJECT: Raise the Bar One-Stop Performance and Consistency BACKGROUND:
For Program Year (PY) 2013-2014, the performance statistics attached covering the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 on the State’s Monthly Management Report (MMR) for the 24 Regional Workforce Boards in the State reveal the following: The rgion's Workforce Services Contractors assisted in placing into employment a total of 43,095 job seekers
compared to 43,128 same period last PY. The region’s WP Entered Employment Rate (EER) is at 44.3 percent and is ranked 8th. The region’s Veterans Program EER is at 52.3 percent and is ranked 4th. The Career Advancement Program (CAP) / Welfare Transition (WT) Program All Family Participation Rate
is at 47.5 percent and is ranked 9th. The Career Advancement Program (CAP) / Welfare Transition (WT) Program EER is at 29.3 percent and is
ranked 5th. The region’s Workforce Services Contractors and SFWIB staff work diligently through the efforts of the various Performance Improvement Teams (PIT) to enhance the quality of the Workforce Services delivery system and improve performance. For example, on April 1, 2014, the Contractors reassigned 48 staff to conduct additional job placements and increased the number of jobseekers in employment transitioning the workforce service delivery into the PY 14-15 Workforce Services performance based contracts.
STRATEGIC GOAL: (1) Premier National Provider of Employment and Career Training (2) Strong, Timely Reporting Standards for End User Customers and Providers of Services
STRATEGIC PROJECT: Raise the Bar One-Stop Performance and Consistency BACKGROUND:
The region’s Balanced Scorecard Job Placements measures the number of jobseekers employed from either a Direct Job Placement (DJP); which is a jobseeker being hired as a result of a referral to a job order or Obtained Employment (OE); which is a jobseeker securing employment after workforce services are provided. A Balanced Scorecard Report - Employment Summary for the period of July 1, 2014 through July 30, 2014 attached shows that the Region had a total of 5,284 Job Placements. The July 2014 Monthly Job Placement Report - developed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and CareerSource Florida demonstrated that Region 23 had a 32 percent increase compared to the July 2013 report. The Region's improvement in the number of job placements ranked number one among all the 24 regions in the State.
FUNDING: N/A
PERFORMANCE: N/A ATTACHMENT
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rCity of Hialeah /
center at Hialeah Downtown457 86% 395 376 19
City of Miami /
center at City of Miami359 116% 417 352 65
KRA Corp. /
center at Carol City431 120% 519 472 47
KRA Corp. /
center at Miami Beach300 50% 151 138 13
KRA Corp. /
center at Opa-Locka235 25% 58 57 1
SER Jobs for Progress /
center at North Miami Beach526 115% 606 571 35
Transition /
Offender Service center34 118% 40 20 20
Youth Co-Op /
center at Florida Keys122 95% 116 86 30
Youth Co-Op /
center at Homestead342 106% 364 258 106
Youth Co-Op /
center at Little Havana440 137% 602 560 42
Youth Co-Op /
center at Northside670 101% 678 527 151
Youth Co-Op /
center at Perrine448 141% 630 554 76
Youth Co-Op /
center at South Miami96 43% 41 33 8
Youth Co-Op /
center at West Dade598 112% 667 606 61
Region
Total5,057 104% 5,284 4,610 674
CSSF Balanced Scorecard Report
Monthly Job Placements: 7/1/2014 To 7/31/2014
Workforce Services
Contractor /
CSSF center location
% of
Monthly
Minimum
Job
Placements
Standard
Monthly
Minimum
Job
Placements
Standard
Monthly
Total
Job
Placements
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Employments
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SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
DATE: 8/21/2014
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 9A
AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: CONSUMER REPORT CARD UPDATE
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: INFORMATION
RECOMMENDATION: N/A
STRATEGIC GOAL: Strong, Timely Reporting Standards for End User Customers and Providers of Services
STRATEGIC PROJECT: Raise the Bar/One Stop Performance Consistency BACKGROUND:
The SFWIB ITA Policy requires the monitoring of the performance of SFWIB approved Training Vendors. Accordingly, staff developed and implemented the Consumer Report Card Tool. The tool is an online report that updates ITA performance on a daily basis. The goal of the tool is to function as an “ITA Consumer Report Card,” enabling the consumer (participant) as well as the Career Advisor the ability to check on the success of individual programs and to evaluate the economic benefit per placement by program. The attached PY14-15 Consumer Report Card table, dated August 19, 2014, indicates that the South Florida Workforce Investment Board generated $437,630 of wages into the South Florida Regional economcy. For every dollar spent on training, SFWIB obtained a return of $3.99. Ninety percent of training services participants completed classroom training. Of those completing training, 83.3 percent have obtained employment with an average wage of $17.54. Eight-six percent of the participants were placed in a training-related occupation. The net economic benefit per placement is $29,175. FUNDING: N/A
AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION AS TO APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: APPROVAL
RECOMMENDATION: The EDIS Committee to recommends to the Board the approval of an accelerated Construction Introduction Training Program and to allocate an amount not to exceed $75,000 in Workforce Investment (WIA) funds to train up to 100 participants.
STRATEGIC GOAL: Premier Florida Provider of Employment and Career Training
STRATEGIC PROJECT: SFWIB Staff Communicates/Collaborates with Key Trade Groups and Associations on Critical Talent Needs and Trends BACKGROUND:
The commercial construction industry is currently facing a labor shortage. Construction workers, who lost jobs during the recession, have either retired, found careers in other industries or moved to another area. As construction rebounds, the number of projects entering the pipeline has grown significantly. This resurgence has created a need for qualified, skilled tradespersons; thereby generating opportunities for unemployed or underemployed individuals to move into a commercial construction career with high earnings potential. Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Florida East Coast Chapter, Inc., with the assistance of industry leaders, developed an accelerated program that provides participants the necessary skills for entry into the construction industry and apprenticable trades. The input from local construction firms ensures program participants will graduate with a skill set consistent with industry needs and increased employment opportunities upon course completion. The Construction Introduction Program is a collaborative partnership between the South Florida Workforce Investment Board (SFWIB) and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Florida East Coast Chapter, Inc. that will help address current and future labor shortages. The SFWIB will provide training and training-related funding; and ABC will provide relevant training services.
Participants will learn the basic principles of Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC, blueprint reading, construction math, and OSHA 10 Awareness Training. In addition, each participant will be provided with books and tools, and drug tested to increase employment opportunities. The program consists of four, six-week sessions with 150 hours of instruction per session. Upon course completion, each participant will have earned 72 credit hours toward the first year of apprenticeship classroom instruction.
FUNDING: Workforce Investment (WIA) Adult and Dislocated Worker Funding
PERFORMANCE: 100 WIA participants to receive and complete Introduction to Construction training 70% and/or 70 participants placed in permanent jobs Return-On-Investment: $32.47 Economic Impact to the Community: $1,704,599.40 ATTACHMENT
“Construction Introduction” Program Proposal
Prepared by ABC Institute for CareerSource South Florida
The commercial construction industry is currently facing a labor shortage. The need for skilled trades-
people has created an opportunity for the unemployed or underemployed to move into a field with
career opportunities and high, stable wages. ABC Institute, with the assistance of industry leaders, has
developed an accelerated program providing participants the necessary skills for entry into the
construction industry and apprenticable trades.
Construction Introduction Course
The ABC Institute’s, “Construction Introduction” classes prepare students for challenges faced in the
commercial construction workplace. Participants are introduced to basic principles of Plumbing,
Electrical, and HVAC. They are also taught basic blueprint reading and construction math. In addition to
gaining knowledge of basic construction principles, program graduates will complete OSHA 10
Awareness Training and be drug tested, thereby increasing their prospects for finding an employer.
Program details are as follow:
Program is 6 weeks/150 hours of class time
Students receive:
o Books
o Drug Test
o Hands on Training
o Basic Tool and Safety Set to Keep
o OSHA 10 Awareness Training
o Registration with National Center for Construction Education & Research
Projected Placement of 70% Within 60 Days of Graduation
Average Salary of Helper in Apprenticable Trades: $25,101.42 (United States Department of
Labor, 2014)
Program Schedule:
Cohort One & Two
o Expected Start Date, October 3rd
o Six-week course ends November 11th
o 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Cohort Three & Four
o Expected Start Date, January 5th
o Six-week course ends February 13th
o 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Program Costs
Reduced Cost per cohort of 25 students is $18,750.00
$750.00 per student, $4.29 per student hour
“Construction Introduction” Program Proposal
Prepared by ABC Institute for CareerSource South Florida
Accreditation
The ABC Institute’s curriculums are accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and
Research, and approved by the Florida Department of Education, US Department of Labor, and the U.S.
Department of Veteran Affairs. Furthermore ABC Institute is the Florida’s largest single provider of
Apprenticeship Training with locations in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Brevard counties. ABC
Institute is an approved provider of Apprenticeship Programs for Electrical, Carpentry, Fire Sprinkler,
HVAC, Line Erector, Plumbing, and Sheet Metal. With the exception of the Lineman Program, those
graduates continuing on an apprenticeship track will have accumulated 72 credit hours towards their
first year of apprenticeship classroom instruction, allowing them to advance at a quicker pace.
Placement/Industry Participation
ABC Institute is affiliated with the commercial construction industry’s largest national trade association
in South Florida, providing placement opportunities and referral service for local member companies
and national member firms working in the South Florida market. ABC Institute program graduates will
have access to industry members active in each of its seven approved Apprenticeship Programs. Given
demand for skilled trades people we project a 70% hire-rate for program graduates.
It is the goal of this program to produce individuals intending to continue their education working as
Apprentices eventually becoming Journeymen. ABC Institute’s “Construction Introduction” program is
based on input from local construction firms and ensures that program participants will graduate with a
skill set consistent with industry needs, increasing employment opportunities upon course completion.
Partnering with CareerSource South Florida will offer ABC Institute the opportunity to create a capable,
skilled, local workforce in an efficient manner.
SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
DATE: 8/21/2014
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 9C
AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A NEW TRAINING VENDORS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE NEW VENDORS
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: APPROVAL
RECOMMENDATION: The EDIS Committee to recommends to the Board the approval of a training vendor and requested program as set forth below.
STRATEGIC GOAL: Premier National Provider of Employment and Career Training
STRATEGIC PROJECT: Raise the Bar/One Stop Performance Consistency BACKGROUND:
Federal and state law permit regional workforce boards to independently develop criteria for the selection and maintenance of Training Vendors and Programs. In Region 23, the current process to become an approved Training Vendor requires staff to evaluate an applicant’s programmatic capabilities. Vendor requests that pass staff review are presented to the EDIS Committee for a recommendation for Board approval. Below is the request for the committee to review and approve. Request to be a Training Vendor and requested programs: Request to be a Training Vendor:
Faith Medical Institute, LLC
Practical Nursing, Diploma
FUNDING: N/A
PERFORMANCE: N/A ATTACHMENT
SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
DATE: 8/21/2014
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 9D
AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION AS TO APPROVAL OF A HOSPITALITY CERTIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAM
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: APPROVAL
RECOMMENDATION: The EDIS Committee to recommend to the Board the approval of a Hospitality Certification and Training Program and to allocate an amount not to exceed $90,000 in Workforce Investment (WIA) training funds to train up to 100 participants.
STRATEGIC GOAL: Premier Florida Provider of Employment and Career Training
STRATEGIC PROJECT: SFWIB Staff Communicates/Collaborates with Key Trade Groups and Associations on Critical Talent Needs and Trends BACKGROUND:
There is an ongoing gap between the improving economy and those facing economic challenges in the region. Long-term unemployment is one of the key factors leading to poverty. Statistics indicate a pressing need to expand access to training; thereby connecting underserved communities in the region with job opportunities. Hospitality and Tourism is an ever-growing economic engine in South Florida. This industry sector has and continues to be faced with entry level labor and skills readiness shortages. Since its inception in 2007, the Miami-Dade College Hospitality Institute has been a bridge to help close the gap between the underserved population and the workforce deficit faced by the industry; specifically in the areas of accommodations, food service and retail. The Hospitality Certification and Training Program is a collaborative partnership between the South Florida Workforce Investment Board (SFWIB) and Miami-Dade College (MDC) that will assist program participants in returning to the workforce. The SFWIB will provide training and training-related funding; and MDC will provide relevant training services. The program consists of one hundred (100) hours of instruction and twenty (20) hours of review, hands on experience and testing, in a customized Hospitality job training program. A total of one hundred and twenty hours (120) of instruction/hands on training will lead to employment readiness.
The American Hotel and Lodging Association Education Institute (AHLEI) curriculum TRAC (Train, Retain, Access, and Certify) Training will be utilized to structure the curriculum components. Participants will receive an extensive overview of customer service and the lodging and food and beverage industry. This program delivers targeted training that is portable, stackable and culminates in industry-recognized certifications that provide participants with tangible recognition for their skills and knowledge, and make them more marketable to hospitality employers. FUNDING: Workforce Investment (WIA) Adult and Dislocated Worker Funds
PERFORMANCE: 100 WIA participants to receive American Hotel and Lodging Association Education Institute (AHLEI)
curriculum TRAC (Train, Retain, Access, and Certify) training. Projected Placements within 60 Days of Completion: 50% Return-On-Investment: $9.23 Economic Impact to the Community: $830,400.00 ATTACHMENT
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Miami Dade College – Wolfson Campus
Miami International Hospitality Center – Hospitality Management Program
Proposed Hospitality Employment Training Project for Career Source
Hard & Soft Job Training Skills
Program Description To offer a comprehensive five (5) week program of Hospitality workforce training for a cohort of 25 students per
session. The program consists of one hundred (100) hours of instruction and twenty (20) hours of review, hands on
experience and testing, in customized Hospitality job training program. A total of one hundred and twenty hours
(120) of instruction/hands on training will lead to employment readiness.
The American Hotel and Lodging Association curriculum (TRAC Training) will be utilized to structure the curriculum components. Participants will get an extensive overview of customer service and the lodging and food and beverage industry. The training will involve an in-depth look at the most common line-entry level skills necessary for position in housekeeping, laundry and food and beverage at most hotels and or food and beverage establishment. In order to enhance job readiness, Guest service instruction will be an essential component part of the training program.
Number of students: 25 students per cohort
Expected start date: TBA
Program length: 100 hours in 4 weeks – Monday through Friday
5th Week Certificate of Completion review, Testing, Hands on job
experience and soft skills training
Program Cost: $900 cost per participant
Program cost includes:
Assessment and testing materials
Curriculum customization
Instructional software
Instructional cost including Salary and Fringe
Text and class material
Field Trips and field training
Program coordination and administration
Uniforms and name tags
Classroom
Completion ceremony Hospitality Instruction
Classroom training based on American Hotel and Lodging Association Education Institute (AHLEI) standards & curriculum
One hundred (120) hours of instruction/training/testing over a five (5) week period
Increase vocabulary in the Hospitality industry
Enhance communication skills prior to job seeking interviews (mock interviews, resume)
Create awareness of proper dress code and industry code of behavior
Develop customer service skills
Skills training in Housekeeping, and Food and Beverage departments
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Classroom instruction in Customer Service & industry operations- o TRAC Certification preparation
Field hands on experience in one of the following areas: o Front Desk Representative o Guestroom Attendant o Maintenance Employee o Restaurant Server
Participants will be ready to perform the acquired skills at a new level of service excellence
Participants can obtain an internationally recognized line-level certification once the work requirement for certification has been met and upon successful completion of the certification exam
Participants will take the appropriate comprehensive exam at the end of the instructional period. Objective To offer a hospitality certification and training program that will assist and empower Miami Dade County’s residents by providing skills training and certification opportunities for entry level positions in the high workforce demand in the hospitality industry. The program will build on the successful model of The Miami Dade College Hospitality Institute Job Readiness Training. The goal of the program is to train and pre-certify participants for positions in the hospitality industry, and to increase their ability to find employment. Program Overview
The Workforce Development & Certification Program will be offered eight times per year (25 participants per cohort), with a maximum of 200 participants per year. Week 1 -4 TRAC Training Workshops Week 5 Hands on Training (“HOT”)
American Hotel & Lodging Education Institute Workforce Development Programs AHLEI offers workforce training programs that deliver targeted training to participants and culminate in an industry-recognized certification that open doors for workforce development clients when applying for employment. The AHLEI workforce training programs feature portable, stackable, industry-recognized certifications that provide participants with tangible recognition for their skills and knowledge and make them more marketable to hospitality employers.
SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
DATE: 8/21/2014
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 9E
AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION AS TO APPROVAL OF A BASIC CULINARY SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: APPROVAL
RECOMMENDATION: The EDIS Committee to recommend to the Board the approval of a Basic Culinary Skills Employment Training Program and to allocate an amount not to exceed $60,000 in Workforce Investment (WIA) training funds to train up to 30 participants.
STRATEGIC GOAL: Premier Florida Provider of Employment and Career Training
STRATEGIC PROJECT: SFWIB Staff Communicates/Collaborates with Key Trade Groups and Associations on Critical Talent Needs and Trends BACKGROUND:
Hospitality and Tourism is an ever-growing economic engine in South Florida. This industry sector has and continues to be faced with entry level labor and skills readiness shortages. Since its inception in 2007, the Miami-Dade College Hospitality Institute has been a bridge to help close the gap between the underserved population and the workforce deficit faced by the industry; specifically in the areas of accommodations, food service and retail. The Basic Culinary Skills Employment Training Program is a collaborative partnership between the South Florida Workforce Investment Board (SFWIB) and Miami-Dade College (MDC) that will assist program participants in returning to the workforce. The SFWIB will provide training and training-related funding; and MDC will provide relevant training services. The program consists of a total of 342 hours of instruction in culinary job training. The training includes 24.5 hours per week of kitchen lab training for workforce readiness over 12 weeks (294 hours) and an additional 4 hours per week (48 hours) of industry related soft skills and life skills workshops. The training also includes beginners and intermediate computer skills and State mandated Food Handler Certification. The American Culinary Federation curriculum foundation will be utilized to structure the curriculum components. Participants will get an extensive overview of the food and beverage industry and the training will involve in-depth look at the most common entry-line level skills necessary for position of entry level cook, in restaurants and or food and beverage service establishments. In order to enhance job readiness, the soft skills training is an essential component part of the training program.
FUNDING: Workforce Investment (WIA) PERFORMANCE: 30 WIA participants to receive and complete Basic Culinary Skills training Projected Placements within 60 Days of Completeion: 75% Return-On-Investment: $8.16 Economic Impact to the Community: $489,744.00 ATTACHMENT
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Miami Dade College – Wolfson Campus
Hospitality Institute
International Hospitality Center –Miami Culinary Institute
Proposed Basic Culinary Skills Employment Training Project
Hard & Soft Job Training Skills
Program Description The Hospitality Institute in partnership with the Miami Culinary Institute is offering a comprehensive 12 week, 15
student cohort basic culinary skills training program. The program consists of a total of 342 hours of instruction in
culinary job training, consisting of 24.5 hours per week of kitchen lab training for workforce readiness for 12 weeks
(294 hours) and an additional 4 hours per week for 12 weeks (48 hours) of industry related soft skills and life skills
workshops. This combined instruction leading to culinary employment readiness.
The American Culinary Federation curriculum foundation will be utilized to structure the curriculum components. Participants will get an extensive overview of the food and beverage industry and the training will involve in-depth look at the most common entry-line level skills necessary for position of entry level cook, in restaurants and or food and beverage service establishments. In order to enhance job readiness, the soft skills training will be an essential component part of the training program.
Number of students: 15 students per cohort
Expected start date: TBA
Program length: 342 hours of instruction over 12 weeks – Monday through Friday
Culinary work readiness training (soft skills), Certificate of Completion
Program Cost: 2,000 cost per participant
Program cost includes:
Assessment and testing
Instructional cost including salary and Fringe
Chef Instructor salary and fringe
Text and class materials
Kitchen lab equipment
Field Trips and field training
Program coordination
Uniforms, aprons, hats and shoes
Name badges
Food for instruction
Linens
Maintenance of kitchen and equipment
office Supplies, certificates, record keeping
Food safety training and certification
Kitchen Facilities
Kitchen supplies
Kitchen lab equipment
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Culinary
Food safety instruction, test and certification preparation based on the National Restaurant Association curriculum
Classroom training based on American Culinary Federation standards & curriculum
Increase vocabulary and terminology in the Culinary industry
Enhance communication skills prior to job seeking interviews (mock interviews, resume)
Create awareness of proper dress code and industry code of behavior
Develop customer service skills
Skills training in cooking and food service
Classroom instruction in industry operations
Hands on field experience
Participants will take the appropriate comprehensive skills attainment exam at the end of the instructional period
Participants will be ready to perform the acquired basic culinary skills at a new level of service excellence and prepare for employment in the industry
Proposed Schedule
MONDAY
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
8am-12 (4)lab
lunch
12:30-2:30 pm
(2) lecture
8am-12
lunch
1-2:30pm
(5.5) lab
8am-12 (4) lab
lunch
12:30-2:30 pm
(2) lecture
8am-12:00
lunch
12:30-2:30pm
(5.5) lab
8am-12
lunch
12:30-2:30pm
5.5 lab
SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
DATE: 8/21/2014
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 9F
AGENDA ITEM SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION AS TO APPROVAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM
AGENDA ITEM TYPE: APPROVAL
RECOMMENDATION: The EDIS Committee to recommend to the Board the approval of an Entrepreneurial Business Solutions Training Initiative (eSolve) and to allocate an amount not to exceed $190,000 in Workforce Investment (WIA) funds to train up to 100 participants.
STRATEGIC GOAL: Premier Florida Provider of Employment and Career Training
STRATEGIC PROJECT: SFWIB Staff Communicates/Collaborates with Key Trade Groups and Associations on Critical Talent Needs and Trends BACKGROUND:
The Small Business Administration defines “small business” as firms employing 500 or fewer individuals. According to the U. S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census: Statistics of U.S. Businesses, Current Population Survey; small businesses are a vital part of the U.S. Economy. They represent 99.7 percent of the nation’s employer businesses; employ just over half of all private sector employees; pay 44 percent of total U.S. private payroll; and have generated 64 percent of new jobs over the past 15 years. Efforts to extend long-term unemployment benefits for more than 1.7 million Americans were unsuccessful at the end of December 2013, which is prompting organizations and individuals alike to gravitate towards self-employment or working for a startup as a career path. The Entrepreneurial Business Solutions Initiative or eSolve is a collaborative partnership between the South Florida Workforce Investment Board (SFWIB) and Florida International University (FIU) was born from the need to create an innovative career conduit that would assist and empower highly educated, long-term unemployed and under-employed individuals toward sustainable self-sufficient employment. The SFWIB will provide training and training-related funding; and FIU will provide relevant training services. The training initiative is a 10-week hands-on learning experience designed to expose educated professionals to potential employers and potential clients in South Florida, as well as, to create entrepreneurial and self-employment opportunities through training in startup management skills. The initiative puts companies that have specific business problems and challenges with teams of professionals who have the ability to address those problems and challenges. Qualified professionals selected to participate are provided with an introduction to
project management, processes required to form a startup company, commercialization strategies for innovative technologies, and client-development strategies. Participants will be exposed to university technologies and research that could assist their efforts to develop solutions for the companies, as well as other technologies and research sources. The approach is strategic in that it ensures the goals of the SFWIB are aligned with the needs of the business community. The SFWIB will leverage the rich resources of its collaborative partners at the state, regional, and local levels to support and create jobs for qualified professionals. In following the procurement process of Miami-Dade County, Administrative Order No: 3-38, it is recommended that SFWIB waive the competitive procurement as it is recommneded by the Executive Director that this is in the best interest of SFWIB. A two thirds (2/3) vote of the quorom is required to waive the competitive procurement process, and award Florida International University an allocation not to exceed $190,000 in Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds to support the Entrepreneurial Business Solutions Training Initiative (eSolve) program costs. FUNDING: Workforce Investment (WIA) Adult and Dislocated Workers funds
PERFORMANCE: 100 WIA participants to receive and complete Entrepreneurial Business Solutions (eSolve) training Projected Placements: 70% or 70 Return-On-Investment: $40.05 Economic Impact to the Community: $4,574,106.00 ATTACHMENT
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eSolve: Entrepreneurial Business Solutions Initiative
Small businesses are a vital part of the U.S. Economy. They represent 99.7 percent of the nation’s
employer businesses; employ just over half of all private sector employees; pay 44 percent of total U.S.
private payroll; and have generated 64 percent of new jobs over the past 15 years. 1 2
Efforts to extend long-term unemployment benefits for more than 1.7 million Americans were
unsuccessful at the end of December 2013, which is prompting organizations and individuals alike to
gravitate towards self-employment or working for a startup as a career path.
Entrepreneurial Business Solutions Initiative or eSolve was born from the need to create an innovative
career conduit that would assist and empower highly educated, long-term unemployed and under-
employed individuals toward sustainable self-sufficient employment. It is a 10-week hands-on learning
experience designed to expose educated professionals to potential employers and potential clients in
South Florida, as well as to create entrepreneurial and self-employment opportunities through training
in startup management skills.
Qualified professionals selected to participate are provided with an introduction to project
management, the processes required to form a startup company, commercialization strategies for
innovative technologies, and to client-development strategies.
The Initiative focuses on increasing the talent pool of management workers for new ventures, for
existing companies expanding into new technology, and of professionals with the passion and
knowledge to create new employment opportunities for themselves and others.
The initiative seeks to partner up companies that have specific business problems and challenges with
teams of professionals who have the ability to address those problems and challenges. Each
participating company will present a business problem or challenge. Then three teams, each consisting
of about 8 professionals (a minimum of 5) with diverse backgrounds, will develop a solution to address
the problem. Each team will be assigned a mentor who is experienced in entrepreneurial ventures,
product development or product commercialization. Teams will be encouraged to meet regularly,
between workshop days, at a place to be designated.
The participating companies will choose one winner among the three “solutions” presented to them by
the three competing teams. Teams will be exposed to university technologies and research that could
assist their efforts to develop solutions for the companies, as well as other technologies and research
sources.
The approach is strategic in that it ensures the goals of Career Source South Florida (CSSF) are aligned
with the needs of the business community. CSSF will leverage the rich resources of its collaborative
partners at the state, regional, and local levels to support and create jobs for qualified professionals.
1 The Small Business Administration defines “small business” as firms employing 500 or fewer individuals.
2 U. S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census: Statistics of U.S. Businesses, Current Population Survey
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OBJECTIVES:
1) Provide each participant with a framework to learn how to identify and evaluate a business
need -- and opportunity;
2) Provide each participant with the knowledge and skills needed to develop business solutions
that may have commercial viability;
3) Help each participant develop and pitch business solutions to a company – whether that
company is a prospective employer or prospective client;
4) Re-instill in long-term unemployed participants the routine of a regular work schedule and
attending a place of work
5) Spur economic growth and create new avenues of employment in Miami-Dade and Monroe
Counties
CANDIDATE SELECTION CRITERIA:
18 years of age or older
A United States citizen or authorized to work in the United States by the Immigration and
Naturalization Service
Registered with Selective Service (if male, born January 1, 1960 forward)
Registered with Employ Florida Marketplace
Unemployed or underemployed
College Degree (Bachelor Degree or higher) Current resident of Miami-Dade and Monroe
Counties
A 10-week commitment to the program and to working as part of a team to address or resolve
a business issue or problem
** Note: not everyone who meets the candidate selection criteria and agrees to participate will be
selected.
EXPECTATIONS:
Attend an Introductory Workshop
Willing and able to commit to the full 10-week training experience
Consent to participate in periodic follow-up and survey tracking for several years after the
conclusion of the initiative
A complete application, with signature
PROGRAM:
Participants will commit to completing a 10-week entrepreneurial and project management
training program. The program will include one four-hour session each week dedicated to
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covering course materials and to have the team develop business solutions based on selected
business problems or opportunities.
Each mentor will be assigned a team and will work with that team to address a specific problem
or issue faced by a company participating in the program.
Each mentor will direct a team of 5 (minimum) to 8 (maximum) qualified participants in
preparing the program deliverables (business solution and presentations). The proposed
solutions will be due by the end of the 9th session of the program, and the presentations will be
made at the 10th session.
Each team will present its proposal to its assigned company. Each company will select a winning
solution.
Prior to the commencement of the program, there will be a kick-off meeting for potential
program participants.
TRAINING SESSIONS:
Introductory Workshop - Open to eligible applicants. The workshop will introduce prospective
candidates to technology commercialization and the role it plays in creating new companies and
new products in the marketplace. Attendees will learn about technology-based startups from
successful entrepreneurs and hear about the requirements and expectations for the 10-week
training initiative.
Session 1: Technology Matching and Building Teams: Creating the working groups Session 2: The Value Proposition: Understanding and identifying a business problem and a business opportunity Session3: Assessing Solutions: Know how to assess proposed solutions in order to find the one that best fits a business Session 4: Managing Project Teams: How teams develop new products while controlling scope, performing beta tests and maintaining communication with their clients or employers. Session 5: Intellectual Property and Commercialization: The road from the lab to the marketplace Session 6: Product to Market Financial Requirements Session 7: Making the Case: Whether pitching your new product to upper management or an investor, know how to build a case for investing in your idea by providing financial and market justification Session 8: Corporate Structures and Management Team Formation Session 9: Proposal Submission and Work Session Session 10: Graduation/Presentation - The final session has each team presenting their technology and business solutions to their assigned companies. Observers may include successful entrepreneurs and other experts. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Prizes for the Most Compelling Pitches:
Cash prizes which may provide partial seed funding for the winning solutions
Services and support to publicize and market the winning business solutions
Entry fees for participation at investor conferences, such as the Cade Prize, Florida Venture Forum, eMerge Americas Conference
PERSONNEL:
1) Training Facilitators: The primary trainer will be responsible for running the weekly sessions. Two additional secondary trainers will be available at each session to assist the primary trainer with the training logistics and substitute for either the principal trainer or mentors who may not be present at the session.
2) Mentors: Each mentor will be an experienced business executive with relevant industry experience
who has successfully brought a technology/business opportunity to the market place or who is highly experienced in developing business solutions. He or she will guide the entrepreneurial team to develop and refine its business solution and prepare a presentation and client pitch. One mentor will be assigned to work with each team of 5 to 8 program participants. Special consideration will be given to mentors who are willing to continue to advise/mentor the team/business after the culmination of the program. For a 100 participant program, 15 mentors and 3 substitute mentors will be identified.
3) Project Manager: Has overall responsibility for the entire program, including outreach and coordinating outreach with Career Source staff. Other responsibilities include helping ensure participant eligibility, enrollment, training, career development and data tracking. The Project Manager is also responsible for achieving the performance outcomes for the initiative.
4) Project Assistant: primary responsibility is project support, including community outreach efforts
5) Career Source South Florida Case Managers (“Success Coaches”): primarily responsibility for recruiting participants and provides additional participant support as needed.
FOLLOW-UP:
Mentors, including SBDC at FIU consultants, may continue working with teams in the event they decide
to commercialize their solutions after the completion of the training program and until a year after the
initial pitch of the plan. The mentors, in collaboration with their teams, may assemble transition teams
to direct and advise the start-up companies after the end of that year period.
The program organizers, including SBDC at FIU, will continue to assist and mentor the teams by
providing business consulting services, such as startup assistance, small business development resource
information, and assistance in vetting and refining business concepts.
REPORTING
As determined by CareerSource South Florida.
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Paid Internships & Incubator Opportunities:
Program graduates who complete the 10-week program will be eligible to participate in paid internships
as part of an internship program developed by Career Source South Florida in partnership with local
companies. Companies will be approached about hiring program graduates as interns. In addition,
Career Source South Florida will approach local incubators to become partners and accept program
participants into their incubation programs, allowing participants who want to move forward with
commercializing the solutions they develop to do so in an incubator environment.
Facility: FIU Main Campus, College of Business Complex
Parking: Reserved parking at FIU Main Campus, College of Business Complex
Trainers: FIU Faculty and affiliated business experts, SBDC at FIU Expert Consultants
Prizes: $50,000 (combination of cash prizes, conference entry fees)
